Cox is 2-8 against Landstown since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Cox Falcons will head out on the road to take on the Landstown Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Cox is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Cox is is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They fell just short of Tallwood by a score of 5-4.
Cox got a good showing from Chloe Vice, who pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits.
At the plate, Lindsey Baber made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Landstown didn't have quite enough to beat Salem on Thursday and fell 2-1. Landstown has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hailey Akers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Aleigh Earp was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Cox's record is now 10-7. As for Landstown, their record is now 7-10.
Cox took their victory against Landstown in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 11-5. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Akers, who pitched 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Cox still be able to contain Akers? There's only one way to find out.
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